Accu-Chek Inform II System — POC Testing  Roche has said the FDA cleared its ACCU-CHEK Inform II system, a next-generation blood glucose monitor for hospital point-of-care testing.The Inform II system is a professional connected blood glucose meter with wireless RF functionality, a hand-held system for Point of Care glucose …

More than one-third of US adults are not aware of the link between diabetes and oral health. A survey found 54% reported one or more symptoms of gum disease, yet 67% did not discuss their oral health with their doctor. "Not only are people with diabetes more susceptible to serious …

Australian researchers have found that for every hour of television viewed by a person over the age of 25, their life expectancy is reduced by 22 minutes. Based on the average of 6 hours of TV a day, that means that most people will live 4.8 years less. The study …

For children under age 6, getting at least three hours of daily physical activity, spread out over the day, may be a good goal. Major organizations in three countries have now reached the conclusion that three hours of daily exercise should be recommended for children in this age group, the …

Patients with diabetes and psoriasis are significantly more likely to develop new-onset, diabetes-related microvascular and macrovascular complications than are psoriasis-free patients with diabetes…. 

Frequent statin use is associated with accelerated coronary artery calcification in T2DM patients….

Higher levels of leisure-time physical activity cut the risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in people with type 2 diabetes by two-thirds…. 

Sleep deprivation can affect insulin resistance….

Desks that give workers the option of sitting or standing while performing their jobs may help cut health risks associated with sedentary occupations….

The risk of ischemic events may be higher with a specific subclass of sulfonylureas….